XX VI THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
to the public, and especially on the fullness and definiteness of their 
presentation; Whereas there has been evinced of late years a ten- 
dency to condense statistics, by substituting larger territorial units 
for the township or parish district formerly in use; therefore be it 
resolved: 
That The Royal Society of Canada, in annual meeting assembled, 
hereby respectfully urges on the Dominion Government and its depart- 
ment of Trade and Commerce, the desirability of retaining or adopting, 
whenever practicable, in the presentation of statistical data, particularly 
in connection with farm products, illiteracy and kindred subjects, the 
smallest territorial unit, so as to permit comparisons and the use of the 
inductive method of correlation of facts. That a copy of said resolu- 
tion be forwarded, by the Honorary Secretary of the Society, to the 
proper authorities for their consideration.—Carried. 
It was moved by Sir Sandford Fleming, seconded by Dr. Wilfred 
Campbell, 
That Mr. N. B. Cotsworth’s proposal for a referm of the Calendar 
receive the endorsation of the Society.—Carried. 
It was moved by Dr. Deville, seconded by Dr. McLennan, 
That a memorial to H.R.H. in Council, prepared and endorsed by 
section III, recommending the installation at the Dominion Observatory 
or at some branch thereof of a large telescope for the investigation of 
the radial velocities of stars, and for other purposes, be approved by 
the Society.—Carried. 
It was moved by Dr. Bryce, seconded by Mr. Lambe, 
That, as the city of Winnipeg is during this year in July to cele- 
brate the centennial yearof the arrival of the Selkirk settlers on the banks 
of the Red River, by laying the foundation of a statue of Lord Selkirk 
in the city of Winnipeg during the visit of H.R.H. The Duke of 
Connaught, those Fellows of The Society resident in Western Canada 
and any other Fellows who may attend, be appointed a Committee 
to represent the Socety upon this occasion.—Carried. 
It was moved by Dr. Deville, seconded by Dr. McLennan, 
That a committee consisting of the President, Dr. McLennan, 
Mr. Stupart, Dr. Deville, Sir Sandford Fleming, Dr. Barnes, Prof. Allen, 
Dr. Bell Dawson and Mr. Shutt be appointed to draft a memorial, re- 
commending the establishment of a number of research stations in 
remote parts of Canada to be connected by wireless telegraphy, to be 
presented by the Society to His Royal Highness in Council. 
The consideration of the amendments to the By-laws was then 
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resumed. Sections, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 were carried 
